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It’s more than just numbers to new county budget manager

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It’s more than just numbers to new county budget manager

Island County commissioners want the public to see the annual budget as more than a list of numbers.

Homeless count is a snapshot in time

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Homeless count is a snapshot in time

By definition, many dire living situations don’t count

Photo by Laura Guido / Whidbey News Group. Jackie Henderson has worked for Island County 40 years and served as its first and only director of human services.

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40 years spent building community

In 1976, Jackie Henderson and her husband moved to Whidbey Island “on a whim.”

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County revisits event code

Island County commissioners are considering changes to recently adopted rural event regulations that had been repeatedly recommended during…

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Pedestrian killed in highway accident

An 80-year-old Langley woman died after being struck by a car on Highway 525 Monday night, according to…

UFO event on Whidbey draws a crowd

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UFO event on Whidbey draws a crowd

Washington state has always played a prominent role in the history of unidentified flying objects, and Whidbey Island…

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Updated: Man killed in plane crash identified

A plane crash near Whidbey Airpark in Langley Saturday morning has resulted in at least one fatality, according…

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Shutdown closes park restroom

More reprocussions could be coming

Fire ravages Freeland house

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Fire ravages Freeland house

South Whidbey Fire/EMS personnel spent almost 10 hours on scene at a residential fire Tuesday night on Shore…

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Goosefoot grant boosts Whidbey Island Grown

Many Whidbey makers, growers and retailers will have new opportunities to collaborate thanks to a new grant from…

Pooper Troopers swoop in, scoop up

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Pooper Troopers swoop in, scoop up

New pet waste removal business cleans yards across Whidbey Island

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Lodging taxes to boost fair bookings

Island County commissioners awarded more than $280,000 in lodging sales tax funds Tuesday.

Rural event code adopted

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Rural event code adopted

Living near rural wedding venues, neighbors may still hear the Macarena, but with some new limitations under newly…